S--BLM-CO SWDFMU JANITORIAL

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for janitorial services at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest District Fire Office located at 2485 South Townsend Ave., Montrose, Colorado.

• General Janitorial Services: Includes daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual cleaning tasks for various areas within the facility.

• Service Hours: Daily work is to be performed between 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Monday through Friday, and Saturdays between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Weekly, monthly, and semi-annual services may be performed on weekends between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Areas to be Serviced: Includes approximately 4,824 sq ft in the Fire Center, encompassing private offices, open office areas, dispatch centers, break areas, restrooms (including showers and changing areas), hallways, gear storage/locker areas, and entry foyers.

• Specific Tasks: Detailed cleaning requirements for restrooms, showers, coffee bar/break areas, office areas, conference rooms, dispatch rooms, and other specific areas. This includes trash removal, floor cleaning, surface dusting and disinfection, window cleaning, and specialized tasks like cleaning light fixtures and exterior bug removal.

• Specialized Cleaning: Bi-annual "Spring Cleaning" and "Fall" cleaning will involve thorough cleaning of the entire area, including ceiling fixtures, vents, and wall surfaces.

• Quality Assurance: Services are subject to inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Inspector on a weekly basis.

• Acceptability Quality Level (AQL): An AQL of 10 or fewer deficiencies per sample area is required. Rework is required for areas exceeding the AQL, and repeated failure may lead to default termination.

• Minimum Performance Standards: Specific standards are defined for carpets, horizontal surfaces, wastebaskets, mirrors/glass, non-carpeted floors, and restrooms/showers.

• Location: Bureau of Land Management buildings at 2485 South Townsend Ave., Montrose, Colorado.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be a contract with a Base Year and Option Years.

• Contractor Furnished: Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals. This includes commercial-grade janitorial equipment.

• Government Furnished: The Government will provide building access, ID badges, alarm codes, paper towels, toilet tissue, hand soap, small garbage bags, water, and electrical power.

• Personnel Requirements: All contract employees require a background check and ID badge prior to working after hours. Employees must dress and perform work appropriately. Specific prohibitions include opening drawers not within scope, disturbing materials, using government equipment, and disturbing non-fixed objects.

• Security: Background checks are required for all employees. DOI Access Cards will be issued for access to the facility.

• Safety: Adherence to safety standards, including proper use of UL-approved electrical equipment and no storage of flammable liquids.

• Payment: Payment is based on daily, weekly, and monthly services, with deductions for deficiencies exceeding the AQL. Payments are made monthly in arrears via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP).

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140L172600004. The effective date of this amendment is February 23, 2026. It serves to acknowledge receipt of an "Q&A Document" and an updated "SOW" (Statement of Work).

• The solicitation number is 140L172600004.

• The date for receipt of offers is extended to March 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

• The "Q&A Document" and an updated "SOW" are now part of the solicitation.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to March 3, 2026, 5:00 PM.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Offerors must email Items 1 and 2 (SF 1449 and Past Experience/Performance information) in two volumes to the specified POCs.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the SWDFMU Janitorial Service solicitation (140L1726Q0004-BLM-CO).

• Schedule Adjustment: Flexibility for schedule adjustments for religious observance may be allowed if there is no additional cost, no missed cleanings, and minimal disruption. The awarded vendor will coordinate with the COR.
• Previous Contract Value: The previous contract (140L5421P0001 with Aspen Enterprises LLC) had a total contract value of $78,000 for the base and four option years.
• Site Visit: Attendance at the site visit was not mandatory.
• Wage Determination: The attached Montrose County wage determination is the applicable and most current version, pulled from SAM.gov.
• Basis of Award: Award will be made using a "Price and Other Factors" best-value tradeoff methodology, considering past experience, past performance, and price, as detailed in the solicitation and clause 52.212-2.
• Option Year Evaluation: All option years will be evaluated at the time of award for the total evaluated price, along with the base year.
• Set-Aside: The requirement is expected to remain a Total Small Business Set-Aside at award. Sole source or limited competition procedures under FAR Part 13 will not be considered.
• Transition Period: If an incumbent exists, a transition period will be authorized prior to April 1, 2026, to facilitate background checks and badge issuance. An approximate 30-day waiting period for results and badges is anticipated, during which work must be completed within the SOW's business hours.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the solicitation, including evaluation criteria, contract value, and set-aside status. It also indicates that additional questions following the site visit may result in an amendment.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for janitorial services at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) buildings located at 2485 South Townsend Ave. (Interagency Fire Center) in Montrose, Colorado.

• General Janitorial Services: Includes daily, weekly, monthly, and semi-annual cleaning tasks for various areas within the BLM facility.

• Specific Areas: Services cover private offices, open office areas, dispatch centers, break areas, restrooms, showers, changing areas, hallways, gear storage/locker areas, and entry foyers.

• Tasks: Include trash removal, floor cleaning (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning), surface cleaning and disinfection, window cleaning, fixture cleaning, and restocking of supplies (paper towels, toilet tissue, soap).

• Special Areas: Specific instructions are provided for cleaning coffee bar/break areas (disinfecting appliances, counters, sinks, drinking fountains, microwaves, refrigerators) and office areas (dusting surfaces, moving items, cleaning blinds).

• Outside Areas: Monthly cleaning of light fixtures and removal of accumulated bugs.

• Bi-annual "Spring Cleaning": Thorough cleaning of the entire area, including ceiling fixtures, vents, and wall surfaces.

• Services are subject to inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Inspector on a weekly basis.

• Minimum Acceptable Standards (AQL) allow for 10 or fewer deficiencies per sample area. Exceeding the AQL requires rework.

• Repeated failure to meet AQL may result in default termination.

• Performance is evaluated based on specific criteria for carpets, horizontal surfaces, wastebaskets, mirrors/glass, non-carpeted floors, restrooms/showers, and miscellaneous surfaces.

• Location: BLM Southwest District Fire Office, Montrose, Colorado.

• Work Hours: Daily work is performed between 1800 (6:00 p.m.) and 2400 hours (12 midnight), Monday through Friday. Saturdays: 0630 hours to 1800 hours (6:00 p.m.). Weekly, monthly, and semi-annual work may be performed on weekends between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Federal Holidays: Services are not performed on designated Federal holidays.

• Contractor Furnished: Labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals.

• Government Furnished: Secure storage areas, paper towels, toilet tissue, hand soap, small garbage bags, water, and electrical power.

• Employee Requirements: Background checks and DOI Access Cards are required for all personnel. Employees must not disturb personal items or government equipment.

• Safety: Specific safety guidelines regarding electrical equipment, flammable liquids, and disconnected computer wiring are provided.

• Security: Access to buildings requires ID badges and adherence to security protocols. Alarm activation by the contractor may incur charges.

• Payment: Based on the number of deficiencies found during inspections, with penalties for exceeding the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in Colorado for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.

• State and Area: Colorado, specifically listing counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Fremont, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel.
• Occupational Listings: Detailed lists of occupations with corresponding wage rates and footnotes.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and mentions Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific rates and conditions.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Conformance Process: Details the process for contractors to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit requirements for service employees working on a contract covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified area of Colorado. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to be compliant and competitive. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to contract violations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for janitorial services at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest District (SWDFMU) Facilities in Montrose, Colorado. The anticipated award date is March, with a desired service start date of April 1, 2026.

• Janitorial services for SWDFMU Facilities in Montrose, CO.

• All contract employees will undergo a background check and receive an ID badge prior to working in the building after hours. If employees have not arrived by the contract start date, their working hours must be during business hours.

• Vendors must have an active SAM registration and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

• Type of Contract: Performance Based Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031 (Base year plus four option years).

• Offer Due Date: March 3, 2026, 1700 MS Time.

• Proposals must be submitted via email in two volumes, including the signed SF 1449 and Past Experience/Past Performance information.

• Email Subject Line: "140L1726Q0004- SWDFMU Janitorial".

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Other Factors (Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price).

  • Past Experience: Graded on a scale of Substantial Recent and Relevant, Recent and Relevant, or No Recent and Relevant. Three recent (within 3 years) and relevant jobs are required.
  • Past Performance: Graded on a confidence scale (Significant, High, Confidence, Marginal, No Confidence). Relevancy, recency, and customer satisfaction are key. Contact information for prior work is required.

• This acquisition is 100.00% set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561720 (Services - Exterminating and Pest Control Services), Size Standard: $22M.

• Primary POC: Anthony Morales, Contract Specialist (amorales@blm.gov).

• Alternate POC: Kerry Spetter, Contracting Officer (kspetter@blm.gov).

• Invoicing and Payment via www.ipp.gov (30-day prompt pay).

• Service Contract Act Wages for Montrose County, CO apply.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Site Visit SWDFMU" dated February 18, 2026. It outlines specific cleaning tasks and areas of focus for a janitorial service. Key tasks include daily disinfection of conference room tables, weekly emptying of recycling bins, dusting of monitors and air vents, and cleaning of fabric blinds (not with treated cloth) and Venetian blinds (with treated cloth).

It also details items the "Office" will handle, such as air fresheners, soap restocking, water fountain filter replacement, shower curtain cleaning, coffee pot cleaning, and dish cleaning. The document specifies that access to the Janitor Closet and Expanded Dispatch Room will require keys, to be provided on April 01, 2026. It also notes that paper products are stored in another building.

Additionally, it provides guidance on performing work in busy areas, particularly during fire season, advising to check if it's okay before proceeding with tasks other than emptying trash and recycling bins in areas like Dispatch, Expanded Dispatch, Conference Room, and FMO/DFMO Offices.

This document provides specific operational details and site-specific requirements that a potential bidder would need to understand for performing janitorial services at the SWDFMU location. It clarifies the scope of work related to cleaning, areas to be serviced, specific cleaning methods for different blind types, and coordination requirements for working in occupied areas. It also indicates a key date for access to specific rooms.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan, likely intended to provide visual context for a construction, renovation, or facility management opportunity. It details the layout of various rooms and spaces within a building, including their designated use and square footage.

• Room designations (e.g., PATIO, OPERATIONS, TELE, RECORDS, MEP, GEAR STORAGE, ENGINE BAYS, DISPATCH, CONFERENCE, WORK, CACHE).
• Square footage (SF) for each designated area.
• Placement of key features such as restrooms, showers, and presentation boards.
• Indication of compressed air drops.

This floor plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and layout of the work. It helps in visualizing the existing or proposed conditions, estimating material and labor needs, and planning the execution of tasks related to the opportunity. Bidders should use this to assess the scale and complexity of any construction, modification, or operational requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for janitorial services at the Bureau of Land Management buildings located at 2485 South Townsend Ave. (Interagency Fire Center) in Montrose, Colorado.

• General Janitorial Services: Daily work includes cleaning between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday, and 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Weekly, monthly, and semi-annual services may be performed on weekends. Services cover approximately 4,824 square feet, including offices, dispatch areas, break areas, restrooms, showers, hallways, and storage areas.

• Specific Tasks: Includes daily cleaning of restrooms, showers, break areas, offices, conference rooms, dispatch rooms, and hallways. Weekly services include dusting horizontal surfaces, cleaning blinds, and emptying recycle bins. Monthly services include thorough cleaning of bathroom surfaces. Bi-annual "Spring Cleaning" involves cleaning ceiling fixtures, vents, and wall surfaces.

• Exclusions: Personal dishes are not to be cleaned. Carpet cleaning will be handled under a separate contract.

• Quality Assurance: Services are subject to inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Inspector on a weekly basis.

• Acceptability Quality Level (AQL): A maximum of 10 deficiencies per sample area is allowed. Exceeding the AQL requires rework. Repeated failure to meet the AQL can lead to contract termination.

• Specific Standards: Detailed standards are provided for carpets, horizontal surfaces, wastebaskets, mirrors/glass, non-carpeted floors, restrooms/showers, and miscellaneous surfaces.

• Location: Bureau of Land Management buildings at 2485 South Townsend Ave. (Interagency Fire Center), Montrose, Colorado.

• Period of Performance: Expected to be from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

• Contractor Furnished: Labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals. Cleaning supplies must meet BLM Health and Safety Standards and Green Products Environmental standards.

• Government Furnished: Secure storage areas, paper towels, toilet tissue, hand soap, small garbage bags, fluorescent tubes, incandescent light bulbs, water, and electrical power.

• Personnel: Employees require background checks and ID badges. Employees must not move or disturb office contents unless approved. Employees must not reconnect computer wiring. Employees must not store flammable liquids.

• Safety: All electrical equipment must be UL approved. Safety hazards must be reported.

• Security: Federal government-issued Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential required for access. Background checks will be conducted by the Government.

• Work Hours: Limited to between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset. No work on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays unless authorized.

• Payment: Based on the number of deficiencies found during inspections, with tiered payment percentages. Payments are made monthly in arrears.